Job Title: Senior Development Manager
Location: CAMFED Canada
Reporting To: Executive Director
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Who are we?
CAMFED Canada became a registered Canadian charity in 2017 and is a member of the global CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) Consortium which was founded in 1993. CAMFED is an international non-profit organization tackling poverty and inequality by supporting marginalized girls to go to school and succeed and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change. We are launching our 2024-2030 strategic plan with the ambition of reaching millions more of the world’s most vulnerable children in rural sub-Saharan Africa to learn and thrive in school, and to create the future they imagine - for themselves, for their communities, and for Africa. Job Purpose.
Why join us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a passionate, dedicated, goal-oriented global team working in coordination to deliver on our development strategy. CAMFED is gaining international recognition for its leading-edge model that honours localized solutions and their implementation by communities and young women leaders in Africa. Working together with our unique alumni network of over 278,000 young women, CAMFED is on track to profoundly impact the lives of generations of girls and young women across sub-Saharan Africa over the next decade. Watch our CEO, Angeline Murimirwa, share CAMFED’s vision for 2030 through her recent TED talk. Working as part of the CAMFED Team, you will have an opportunity to learn from leaders in the field of international development and contribute to a global team that mixes laughs and learning with hard work and results. You will see and appreciate the extraordinary impact of your work in the communities served by CAMFED, and your professional growth will be a priority and ongoing conversation.
Job Purpose?
The Senior Manager, Development will support CAMFED Canada’s development efforts by managing and growing a portfolio of donors and funding partners, including foundations, institutions, and selected government or corporate supporters. The role will lead on preparing proposals, budgets, and donor reports, ensuring compliance and supporting effective relationships across assigned partnerships. Working closely with the Executive Director and colleagues across CAMFED’s global offices, the Senior Manager will contribute to strategic planning, provide support in representing CAMFED Canada externally with partners, and in internal forums related to development priorities. The role will also supervise and mentor junior team members, strengthening capacity within the CAMFED Canada team, while helping to secure and sustain funding partnerships that advance CAMFED’s mission.
Key Accountabilities:
Grant Development, Management, and Compliance
Supporting CAMFED Canada’s strategic priority of maintaining accountability to stakeholders.
Support CAMFED Canada’s development efforts by managing a portfolio of grants, including complex multi-country grants from donor partners such as foundations, institutions, and high-value government or corporate partners.
Ensure donor requirements for targets, outputs and outcomes, and timelines are clearly communicated to CAMFED Canada implementing partner teams, while maintaining effective relationships across CAMFED partners to ensure the achievement of stated program goals, and communicating any necessary changes to the relationship manager and funding partner.
Keep accurate records, timelines, and manage reporting schedules to ensure smooth portfolio delivery.
Support accountability to Canadian government (CRA) regulations - including maintaining clear overview of funds flowing from Canada to other countries in accordance with both funder requirements and ways of working within the CAMFED consortium..
Proposal & Reporting
Lead the preparation of donor proposals, budgets, and reports in collaboration with Finance, Programs, MERL, and colleagues across CAMFED offices.
Ensure reports and proposals meet donor requirements and clearly communicate CAMFED’s impact.
Quality assure written output including designated reports, proposals and other written updates, with an eye to accuracy, consistency, impact/appropriateness, risk mitigation and strategic positioning.
Coordinate and quality assure other donor-facing materials (including third party giving and charity assessment websites), ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with CAMFED’s global development priorities.
Strategic Input & Risk Management
Work with the Executive Director and Fundraising Senior Management, on solicitation efforts for priority donor partnerships, supporting the preparation and coordination of proposals, concept notes, and related materials.
Identify risks within assigned contracts and partnerships and support colleagues in developing mitigation strategies.
Contribute to CAMFED’s improvement of development processes and knowledge management systems to support donor stewardship and reporting.
Representation & Coordination
Provide support in representing CAMFED Canada externally with partners, including preparing materials, presentations, briefings, and participating in meetings where appropriate.
Represent CAMFED Canada in internal forums and working groups related to development priorities, ensuring Canadian donor perspectives are reflected.
Team Leadership & Capacity Building
Supervise and mentor Development team members, supporting their growth and strengthening team capacity in development, reporting, and compliance.
Share best practices and contribute to building a collaborative, learning-focused Development team.
Provide line management, assist with recruitment and onboarding of team members, as required.
Professional Experience, Qualifications & Attributes
Commitment and passion for CAMFED’s values, mission and vision.
Bachelor’s degree in international development, Social Science, Business Administration, or related fields (master’s degree preferred.)
Demonstrated experience in grant or program management, or comparable experience in the international development sector demonstrating relevant/transferable skills and experience.
Highly developed project management skills and ability to multitask with high levels of initiative and ownership, to effectively manage the delivery of high-quality work.
Demonstrated success managing grant portfolios and delivering proposals and reports.
Strong proposal development, budget coordination, and reporting skills.
Experience managing complex, multi-year grants and partnerships from diverse funding sources.
Experience managing staff and mentoring colleagues with proven ability to build team capacity.
Excellent relationship management skills (with clients, partners, other team members), commercial sense, diplomacy, and keen awareness of risk, with the ability to work across cultures and time zones.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Current eligibility to work in Canada without requiring sponsorship or work permit.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
CAMFED is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from marginalised communities.
All official communication pertaining to job applications and interviews will be exclusively conducted through CAMFED's official channels. These can be found on our website (http://www.camfed.org). CAMFED will never request applicants to pay a processing fee or to provide personal or financial information for recruitment purposes.
CAMFED has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, discrimination and harassment in all forms. All applicants will, therefore, be subject to a comprehensive verification process, which includes background and reference checks, as well as verification of qualifications.
Application details
Please submit your application by 9th December 2025.
